Families of SEND children enjoy fun sessions at Kings Church, Burgess Hill

There were activities for the children to get involved in and information services for parents and carers to chat to.

Angie Bee from Kings Church said “We’re so happy to be running these family fun days again for families that have children with SEND. It’s a delight to be working in partnership with other local organisations as well, and we’re very thankful to the budding foundation for providing our bulbs and planting activities and for funding this event as well.”

Burgess Hill Town Councillor Brenda Williams said, “As a town councillor I’ve worked with Angie and the Burgess Hill Town Council Community Team for more than three years, it’s a brilliant event, parents enjoy it, children absolutely love it, and it’s a pleasure to be part of the organisation.”

Running 12.30-2pm and 2.30-4pm, the sessions were joined by Early Help and the NHS Oral Health team. Burgess Hill Youth will be ran a sand art activity, as well as being available to talk about their Young Carers Fun Days.

Author Sally Simms gave a reading a from her Heartkin book series, capturing an autistic world in monster form! Makaton Jenny was on hand to teach Makaton signs alongside the reading. The Heartkin books are available to purchase on Amazon, and Sally is always happy to sign copies.

There were games and crafts organised by The King’s Church, as well as an inflatable assault course, and Trackmaster Sussex returned with their ever-popular giant train track set up, and artist James from the Comic Club attended with an art activity for older children.

The sessions were free to attend and were aimed at ages 3-18, with priority given to those living in Burgess Hill and the surrounding villages.